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Several buckeye brownies stacked on a white cake platter.
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Buckeye Brownies Recipe

Buckeye Brownies are rich, fudgy, and layered with creamy peanut butter and chocolate, an easy dessert and perfect make ahead treats.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix plus ingredients on box the brownie mix should yield a 9x13 pan
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 6 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a 9x13 pan, make and bake brownie mix according to box directions. Let cool.
  • In a bowl add your powdered sugar, ½ cup butter, and peanut butter. Mix well. Spread with fingers over the brownies and pat down (it has a consistency similar to playdough).
  • Melt together chocolate chips and remaining butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Spread over brownies 2nd layer. Let cool and ENJOY!

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Notes

Recipe Tips.
  • Cool Completely: Make sure brownies are fully cooled before adding the peanut butter layer so it spreads easily.
  • Use Your Hands: The peanut butter layer is thick, so gently pressing it with your fingers works best.
  • Low Heat for Chocolate: Melt slowly to avoid burning and keep the topping smooth.
  • Clean Cuts: Chill before slicing and wipe your knife between cuts for neat squares.
  • Scratch Brownies: I used a boxed brownie mix to make this recipe easy and quick, but you can use your favorite brownie recipe to fully bake a 9x13 pan of brownies.
  • Toppings: Although this would be straying from the "traditional" buckeye candies, you're welcome to add something extra. Feel free to add crushed nuts, chocolate sprinkles, or chocolate chips to the brownie layer or to the top.
Store. Whether you make the brownies ahead of time or wish to store leftovers, they store best in the refrigerator. Keep them covered, and they will last for up to 5 days. You can serve them chilled or let them come to room temperature. 
Freeze. Cool and cut brownies. Flash-freeze them by placing the individual brownies on a cookie sheet in the freezer for 1-2 hours or until they have hardened. Once hardened, wrap each square tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil.
Place them in an airtight freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.4mg